Compound Sentences
for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so
What is a complex sentence?
A sentence with an independent clause and a dependent clause
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I ate too much candy, so I felt sick because of my mistake.
YES (ind, FANBOYS ind dep).
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The sound of leaves crunching underfoot is so nice; unless you're being followed.
No - You can't use a semicolon with a dependent clause
What were jack-o-lanterns originally carved from?
Turnips
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October has Halloween and now my wedding as well, so it is my favorite month of the year.
YES - (Comma FANBOYS)
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Because vampires are sensitive to the sun; they stay inside until nighttime.
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If a zombie apocalypse happens, let's hope for slow-moving zombies, because fast zombies would be terrifying.
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Halloween is always on October 31; therefore, it is on a different day of the week each year.
YES - ; therefore,
What is the most popular Halloween candy in the US (by sales)?
Snickers bars
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My favorite killer in a slasher movie is Michael Myers but Ghostface is a close second.
NO - forgot the comma before the FANBOYS
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If you find yourself in a horror movie you should avoid saying, "I'll be right back."
No - missing comma after dependent clause
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Although, it makes sense to run out the front door, many slasher victims run upstairs, for they panic in the moment.
No - no comma after although
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You may not enjoy Halloween; therefore, you can't deny that it provides a lot of entertainment value.
Incorrect - "However" would make sense here, not "therefore"
On which continent do vampire bats live?
South America
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Ghost movies don't really scare me, I know they aren't real.
NO- Comma splice
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Chupacabras probably aren't real since there are many more plausible explanations for cattle mutilations.
Yes - no comma needed before a dependent clause
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Although witches have been demonized throughout history; modern depictions vary greatly, for example Harry Potter is a wholesome series.
No
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Vincent Price recorded the famous speech at the end of "Thriller;" his booming voice and evil laugh are iconic.
Yes - semicolon joining two independent clauses
What is the common name for a lycanthrope?
A werewolf
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Many people look forward to fall, for all the pumpkin-flavored treats are delicious.
YES (COMMA FANBOYS)
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Michael Myers will always find you, as long as you're still breathing.
No - no comma before a dependent clause
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There could be a monster under your bed, yet you would never know it, unless you looked for one.
No - No comma before dependent clause
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Some people mock the enjoyment of pumpkin spice lattes; but I will keep drinking them regardless.
NO - You can't use a semicolon with FANBOYS
What famous magician died on Halloween in 1926?
Harry Houdini